CHALLIS JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

CHALLIS JOINT DISTRICT
1110 BLUFF AVENUE
CHALLIS, ID 83226
151 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Challis Jr/Sr High School, located in Challis, Idaho, serves as a combined secondary education facility for students in grades 7 through 12. Situated in the heart of Custer County, the school functions as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural community. Because of its size and location, the school is known for maintaining a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to instruction that bridges the transition from middle school through the high school years.

The school operates as a core part of the Challis Joint School District No. 181, emphasizing a balance of traditional academic curriculum, extracurricular activities, and vocational opportunities. Being located in a geographically isolated and scenic region of Idaho, the school plays a significant role in the local culture, often focusing on fostering community engagement and providing students with a comprehensive education that prepares them for post-secondary pursuits, whether they choose to enter the workforce or pursue higher education.
151
Total Students
13.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    138 (91.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (7.3 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: CHALLIS JOINT DISTRICT
Phone: (208)879-2255
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 151
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 49
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 16
Grade 8 21
Grade 9 43
Grade 10 28
Grade 11 25
Grade 12 18
Gender Ratio